Madhu Gottumukkala - Age, Wiki and Bio

Profession	Engineer
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	29/10/1976
Age	49 years
Birthplace	Andhra Pradesh, India

Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Dr. Madhu Gottumukkala
Known For	Being Acting Director and the Deputy Director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Light Brown
Hair Color	Salt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees	Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Andhra University (1994–1998) Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science from University of Texas (1998–2000) Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Engineering and Technology Management from University of Dallas (2000–2001) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Systems from Dakota State University (2020–2023)

Degrees

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Andhra University (1994–1998)
Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science from University of Texas (1998–2000)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Engineering and Technology Management from University of Dallas (2000–2001)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Systems from Dakota State University (2020–2023)

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Camping Hiking Cycling

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Spouse

Vasantha Gottumukkala

Children

Sons	Pravira Gottumukkala Shaurya Gottumukkala
Daughter	None

Career

Summary	In 1998, Madhu moved to the USA to further his education with a master's degree in Computer Science. He began his professional journey as a software engineer for Verizon, focusing on substantial technology and network projects. Contributing significantly as an engineering manager at Samsung Mobile, he earned a U.S. patent during his tenure. Madhu took on the role of senior manager at HTC Corporation in 2011 before moving to Polycom as the Director of Central Engineering. In January 2017, he became the Chief Technology Officer for CallHealth Services in India, leading healthcare technology initiatives. By January 2019, Madhu served as Senior Director of Business Solutions at Sanford Health, where he led digital transformation efforts in healthcare. After earning his Ph.D. in Information Systems from Dakota State University, he was appointed to the advisory committee of the same university in April 2024. Madhu was announced as South Dakota's Chief Technology Officer in August 2024 and took on the roles of Chief Information Officer and Commissioner of the state Bureau of Information and Telecommunications in September 2024. In May 2025, he was appointed Deputy Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and later also assumed the role of Acting Director, particularly during critical moments for U.S. cyber security. His professional reputation faced scrutiny in January 2026 due to a report about improper document handling with AI platforms, but his background as a motorcycle enthusiast and love for outdoor activities remains a defining part of his persona.

Summary

In 1998, Madhu moved to the USA to further his education with a master's degree in Computer Science.
He began his professional journey as a software engineer for Verizon, focusing on substantial technology and network projects.
Contributing significantly as an engineering manager at Samsung Mobile, he earned a U.S. patent during his tenure.
Madhu took on the role of senior manager at HTC Corporation in 2011 before moving to Polycom as the Director of Central Engineering.
In January 2017, he became the Chief Technology Officer for CallHealth Services in India, leading healthcare technology initiatives.
By January 2019, Madhu served as Senior Director of Business Solutions at Sanford Health, where he led digital transformation efforts in healthcare.
After earning his Ph.D. in Information Systems from Dakota State University, he was appointed to the advisory committee of the same university in April 2024.
Madhu was announced as South Dakota's Chief Technology Officer in August 2024 and took on the roles of Chief Information Officer and Commissioner of the state Bureau of Information and Telecommunications in September 2024.
In May 2025, he was appointed Deputy Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and later also assumed the role of Acting Director, particularly during critical moments for U.S. cyber security.
His professional reputation faced scrutiny in January 2026 due to a report about improper document handling with AI platforms, but his background as a motorcycle enthusiast and love for outdoor activities remains a defining part of his persona.

Social Media

Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/problox10
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/gottumukkala/

Some Lesser Known Facts

Madhu Gottumukkala grew up in Andhra Pradesh before moving to the USA.
He has a keen interest in motorcycles.
Madhu enjoys spending time outdoors, be it camping or visiting lakes with his family.

Madhu Gottumukkala Age, Wiki and Bio

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Some Lesser Known Facts

Quick Info

Bio/Wiki

Physical Stats & More

Educational Qualification(s)

Personal Life

Relationships & More

Family

Career

Social Media

Some Lesser Known Facts

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